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American Airlines Adds New Routes from Chicago and Los Angeles

American Airlines has today announced the launch of new service from Chicago to Allentown, Columbia, and Kahului, as well as from Los Angeles to Cleveland and Washington D.C.


Kahului, Hawaii - Courtesy American Airlines
Kahului, Hawaii - Courtesy American Airlines

On Thursday (January 22, 2026), American Airlines announced the launch of new routes from Chicago (ORD) and Los Angeles (LAX) for summer 2026.  Starting in May, the carrier will launch new service from Chicago to Allentown, Pennsylvania (ABE) and Columbia, South Carolina (CAE), while service to Kahului, Hawaii (OGG) will begin in December 2026.  New service from Los Angeles to Cleveland, Ohio (CLE), and Washington, D.C. will begin in April.


In Thursday’s announcement, American’s SVP – Network and Schedule Planning, Brian Znotins, said,


“Air travel is about more than just flying from one place to another; it’s a symphony of travelers eagerly looking forward to seeing friends and family, crossing off bucket-list vacations and making a difference with face-to-face business meetings.  American’s new routes from Chicago and Los Angeles are just another way the airline is catering to all kinds of travelers with unmatched connectivity across the United States.”


American Airlines' New Routes From Chicago and Los Angeles - Courtesy American Airlines
American Airlines' New Routes From Chicago and Los Angeles - Courtesy American Airlines

Founded in 1926, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) offers more than 6,000 daily flights to over 350 destinations in more than 60 countries, and employs a team of over 130,000 aviation professionals.  The airline is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose member airlines serve over 900 destinations worldwide.  American Airlines’ mission is To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.


 

Source: American Airlines

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